We’ve covered Bug Out Bags (BOB) quite a few times in the past, but most of these lists tend to go over the basics and tend to miss the more nuanced items you should have in your bag. Sure you know about a survival knife, food, and water, but what about a way to dig …
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How To Cope With Sleep Deprivation
Planning for the end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) is one thing, but experiencing a world-changing event and continuing to thrive and survive is something else completely. Once the initial shock and implementation of your plan is over and done with, the real survival skills come into play. While most people plan …
California gold discovery spurs rush of theories
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Word last week that a Northern California couple found $10 million in gold coins while walking their dog has set off a Gold Rush of theories over who left behind all that loot. One is that Jesse James’ gang deposited it in hopes of someday financing a second Civil War. Another …
The Different Kinds of Fire Starters
In any survival or emergency scenario, the ability to create fire is a must-have. Fire is useful for all sorts of things in the outdoors including keeping yourself warm, cooking food, making signals so that rescuers can find you, having a source of light at night, and even just providing a psychological boost to your …
Scents Offensive To Animals
Understanding scents offensive to animals is important whether attempting to keep them out of your yard and gardens or away from your campsite. Let’s take a look at which scents and smells assorted animals dislike and why: Deer Deer are more annoying than anything else, as they have the habit of wandering onto property and chowing …
A Cold War reprise as US seeks Moscow’s isolation
ID1974 / Shutterstock.com WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sudden reprise of Cold War sensibilities, the U.S. and its allies are weighing sanctions on Moscow and whether to bolster defenses in Europe in response to Russia’s military advances on Ukraine. Secretary of State John Kerry, soon on his way to Ukraine’s capital, said world leaders “are …
Emergency Preparedness: How to prepare for a hurricane
Emergency Preparedness. As hurricane season approaches, everyone who lives in the paths of these terrible, potential life threatening acts of nature, should review how prepared they are for disaster. Anyone who lives in the path of hurricanes knows what can happen, and what needs to be done to be ready for whatever destruction and disruption …
Five Tips to Starting a Garden
Starting A Garden. It’s the time of the year when many folks get the urge to get out and get their hands dirty. The thought of fresh grown tomatoes and the snap of green beans in their hands is a tantalizing day dream. As with any project, the first thing to do is have a …
SurvivalBased: Caption Contest
The Skipper called, he said the best caption wins $100! We know a picture says a thousand words, but we want to know what it’s saying to you. Plus, we will reward the best caption a $100 gift card to SurvivalBased.com. How to win… Simply leave a comment with your best caption for the below …